Will2Walk News
W2W sponsors Barrow’s Day on the Lake
For those with physical and neurological disabilities, the thought of being able to waterski or kayak may seem impossible. Thanks to the Barrow Neurological Institute’s Day on the Lake program (May 9-11), participants of all ages will be able to enjoy adapted watersports at one of the most accessible waterside facilities in Arizona—Bartlett Lake Marina. [...]
Handcycle awarded to grantee with can-do attitude
The Will2Walk Foundation recently awarded a $3,000 Life Enhancement Grant to Jody Robertson of Queen Creek, Arizona. The grant allowed her to purchase an Invacare Top End Force-2 handcycle to ride for exercise and training. In 2003, Jody was injured by an accidental gunshot that resulted in T11-T12 paraplegia. Today, she works as a customer [...]
W2W grantee makes USA Wheelchair Rugby National Team
Thirty-year-old Ernie Chun likes to run into people in wheelchairs. When he’s playing professional wheelchair rugby, that is. As Will2Walk’s latest recipient of a Life Enhancement Grant and newest member of the 2013 USA Wheelchair Rugby National Team, Ernie demonstrates how those with quadriplegia can maintain a high level of activity with a lot of [...]
Will2Walk grant recipients speak at AZ golf tourney
Golfers at the 4th Annual Will2Walk Golf Scramble on December 8 had the opportunity to meet two of our grant recipients and hear about the opportunities our grants have provided them. Jen Chaillie, a prior marathon runner, thanked Will2Walk for giving her the chance to stay active with her new handcycle. And Ernie Chun, the [...]
